Gemotions

The attic was a labyrinth of forgotten treasures and discarded memories. David, however, wasn't interested in treasures. He was interested in the items left by the previous owners. Their personal belongings were evidence of their life, and, he thought, their failures.

He located the children's toys left behind. A sad little teddy bear missing an eye. A chipped plastic car. He grabbed them both.

He envisioned a trash bin, a bonfire, and a long, drawn-out process of destruction. He would make certain the only thing remaining of these items would be ash.